HS Code for Air jet loom

The air jet loom is classified under HS code 8446.30 because it is a weaving machine (loom) designed for producing fabrics with a width exceeding 30 cm using a shuttleless mechanism. Specifically, air jet looms utilize a high-pressure stream of compressed air to propel the weft yarn across the shed, distinguishing them from rapier or projectile looms. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 8446 covers all weaving machines, and the subheadings are organized by the width of the fabric produced and the method of weft insertion. Since air jet technology is a form of shuttleless weaving and these machines are typically used for wide-width industrial textile production, 8446.30 is the most specific and accurate classification. The machinery must be primarily used for weaving textile yarns into fabrics to remain within this heading. The classification also considers the industrial nature of the equipment, which is designed for high-speed, continuous operation in textile mills.

Products Included

• Industrial air jet weaving machines
• High-speed shuttleless looms for synthetic fibers
• Air jet looms for cotton and blended fabrics
• Wide-width air jet weaving systems exceeding 30cm
• Automated air jet textile machinery

Common Misclassification

Air jet looms are frequently confused with HS code 8446.10, which is reserved for weaving machines producing fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm (narrow fabric looms). Another common error is classifying them under 8446.21, which applies to shuttle-type looms. Additionally, auxiliary machinery used with looms, such as dobbies or Jacquards, should be classified under 8448 rather than 8446.30, even if they are imported with the loom, unless they form an integral part of the machine's frame.

FAQ

What is the HS code for air jet loom?

The HS code for an air jet loom designed for weaving fabrics over 30 cm in width is 8446.30.

Are spare parts for air jet looms classified under the same code?

No, most parts and accessories for weaving machines, such as reeds, shuttles, and healds, are classified under HS code 8448.39.